Special Events

The Sydney Culinary Challenge

The Sydney Culinary Challenge will see the best chefs in Australia compete against each other in a huge competition. There will be three live restaurants on the show floor as well as food displays and individual competitions by chefs and apprentices. Visitors can watch the action and even book a seat in one of the restaurants, cost per person is $30 for a two course meal including wine and beverages. This event is hosted by the Australian Culinary Federation New South Wales. For further information on entering the competition or booking a seat in the restaurant, please contact Harley Zukerman on 
0414 655 896 or visit www.acfnsw.com.au

The Official Great Aussie Meat Pie Competition

Open to bakers and pie shops around Australia. For information entering the competition, please phone John Ross on 07 5437 2126 or visit www.greataussiepiecomp.com.au

Bake Skills Australia

Features elite state teams of apprentice bakers & pastry chefs producing a range of cakes, pastries, chocolates & desserts from a live bakery on the show floor. Winners will be announced at the Bake Skills stand on Day 4 of the show. For further details contact Craig Perry on 0414 472 111 or email craig@bakingtoday.com.au

The 12th Annual Best of the Best National Pizza Challenge

This is the country’s premier competition for independent pizzerias. For further information about the competition visit www.bestofthebest.com.au

Recipe for Foodservice Success – Benchmarking Seminar & Business Excellence Awards

Established: 2009
Frequency: Annually
Description:
Recipe for Foodservice Success is a joint initiative from Unilever Foodsolutions, Simplot Foodservice and Fonterra Foodservices that provides foodservice operators with the necessary business tools to help improve their business.  Registrations are open until 10 August 2009 or until places are filled for businesses from Clubs, Pubs, Cafes/Restaurants and Hotels with accommodation to take part in the Benchmarking Study & Incentive Program. 
Please visit www.recipeforfoodservicesuccess.com.au for more details.

Upcoming shows:  Benchmarking Seminar & Business Excellence Awards in Hospitality Suite 2 on Thursday 10 September 2009 and is open to the Public & registered participants of the program. 
Please note:  you must be registered with the Fine Food Show to attend the Seminar.

IHHC National Conference 2009

The IHHC is hosting its 2009 National Conference in Sydney on 6 – 9 September 2009 at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Darling Harbour, Sydney. 2009/2010 is shaping up to be a challenging year steering us all into Uncharted Waters. Every State in Australia is facing significant change in Health and Aged care. With the ageing population, we are facing greater demands on our sector of the industry. Yet we have tighter budgets but with the expectation of better service levels. The conference program has three streams so that you can follow your area of interest, food and nutrition, environmental and aged care. The 2009 conference program has been designed to draw from speakers and supporters who have the experience that will help us through this period.

Who Should Attend

• Directors of Hotel / Support Services
• Food Service Managers
• Cleaning Managers
• Ward Services Manager
• Environmental Services Managers
• Retail Outlet Managers
• Food Safety Managers
• Dietitians
• Meals on Wheels Co-ordinators
• Healthcare Industry Professionals from all sectors of the Healthcare Industry

Conference Details

IHHC National Conference 2009 - “Navigating Unchartered Waters”
6 – 9 September 2009
Venue: Sheraton Four Points Darling Harbour, Sydney
In conjunction with The Fine Food Australia  Exhibition
7 – 9 September 2009

Value Adding to Your Business

In September 7-10, 2009, FCSI Asia Pacific will be holding a seminar in Sydney Australia in conjunction with Fine Food Australia 2009.  The theme of the seminar is:”FCSI: Value Adding to Your Business”, featuring presentations from our FCSI design consultants and MAS consultants plus special invited speakers. Do not miss out on this golden opportunity to learn about the latest trends and development in our global foodservice industry and how we can add value to the service we provide to our clients.

Download the seminar program.

Register for the seminar.

Club Food & Beverage Management Summit

Sydney, Sept 8 & 9
Sarlemyn Theatre CMAA Career Development Centre Auburn

After last year's sell-out, it's on again! 25 industry experts over 2 full days. Topics include kitchen operations, legal updates, cost-control, function facilities, profitable wine lists, recruitment, staff performance, menu improvement, reputation management and much more. Presented by Club Managers Association & Profitable Hospitality, and timed to coincide with the Fine Food Show (Sept 7-10).

Download the full programme and book online - don't delay...

For further information telephone 1800-001353 or CMAA on 02-96432300.